Persimmons Inc. is hiring: Hardware Lab Technician in San Jose
Job Description
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Qualifications
Educational foundation: Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands‑on experience
Proven experience: 2-5 years of hands‑on experience in a hardware lab, system‑level test environment, or similar bring‑up/validation role
Technical mastery: Comfort with hands‑on debugging using test equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and bench power supplies, plus a willingness to dig into a problem until you find the root cause
Hardware engineering fluency: Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and test specs, and a genuine curiosity for how hardware works, you’re the type who takes things apart just to see how they go back together
Problem‑solving mindset: A knack for isolating root cause on hardware issues, and the patience to document findings clearly for the engineers you’re supporting
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible PTO
401(k)
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Responsibilities
As a Hardware Lab Technician, you will work inside our in‑office hardware lab performing chip‑level bring‑up, validation, and testing on Persimmons’ custom silicon boards, working closely with hardware engineering to get every build production‑ready
Build and bring‑up Persimmons’ hardware, from individual components through full system integration, entirely within our in‑office lab, making sure every unit is verified and spec‑compliant
Troubleshoot issues across Persimmons’ hardware, power delivery, and cooling subsystems, isolating root cause quickly and partnering with design engineers to drive fixes
Execute structured test plans for system‑level and board‑level validation, capturing clean, repeatable data that hardware and test engineering teams can rely on
Maintain lab equipment, test benches, and diagnostic tools, keeping the lab organized, calibrated, and ready for the next build
Document builds, bring‑up steps, test results, and known issues so engineering has a clear, accurate record to work from
Collaborate daily with hardware engineering and test engineering to prioritize lab work, unblock design issues, and turn prototypes into production‑ready systems
Support rapid iteration during bring‑up cycles, adapting quickly as designs change and new hardware revisions come through the lab
Job description
WHO WE ARE:
Persimmons is building the infrastructure that will power the next decade of AI.
Founded in 2023 by veteran technologists from the worlds of semiconductors, AI systems, and software innovation, we’re on a mission to enable smarter devices, more sustainable data centers, and entirely new applications the world hasn't imagined yet.
WHY JOIN US:
We’re growing fast and looking for bold thi...
